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DV11 VPA

2011 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,680 mi
Last recorded151,680 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV11 VPA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 151,680 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres near to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 146,733 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 146,708 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wet with oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Clicking noise coming from inside the power steering rack when rocking from side to side

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Corner off the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 141,188 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive OS of the under tray damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 141,185 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive OS of the under tray damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 134,866 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil misting on the OS of the under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 127,699 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 118,056 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 118,056 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 114,561 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 111,318 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 104,384 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 104,384 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2017 96,316 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 84,782 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 70,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 58,919 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 58,919 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Volvo XC90?

Based on 1,122,947 MOT tests across 82,375 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
8,281
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
82,375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,030
position lamp(s) not working 22,417
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,465
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,860
Registration plate lamp not working 14,842
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DV11 VPA is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 85,814 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo XC90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,030 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV11 VPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC90 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 15 years old, this Volvo XC90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DV11 VPA is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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